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Creamy Walnut Chicken Dinner

January 31, 2018 by Mahy, Updated October 11, 2019 5 Comments

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creamy walnut chicken dinner

Looking for an easy, yet special chicken dinner ideas? Try my creamy walnut chicken – delicious served over pasta, rice or cauliflower rice!

Creamy Walnut Chicken served over pasta in a big blue bowl

There’s nothing like a home-cooked chicken dinner, even more, a chicken breast dinner idea that comes together in minutes and tastes like a five-star restaurant meal. I’m talking about this luscious Creamy Walnut Chicken Dinner recipe.

Almost everyone I know is asking me for chicken recipes and chicken dinner recipes. It’s dinner with a mix of comfort food, good protein, and above all, it’s a quick dinner!

So I know I speak for many when I say there’s nothing like a delicious home-cooked chicken dinner. Nothing.

If you guys remember, I always envy my Mom’s food. It’s a blend of sophisticated French cuisine with extra Mediterranean flavor.

While I crave many of her recipes, I don’t always get a chance to cook them. It’s either I have no time, or if I have some time, I know my kids wouldn’t eat anything with fancy sauces so I pass.

But, out of the many many delicious things my Mom makes, this walnut chicken and pasta skillet is one recipe I make so very often.

CHICKEN DINNER

This walnut chicken and pasta dinner is of my Mom’s recipes that’s actually easy and quick!

So unlike her other fancy complicated sauces, this one is as straightforward as can be. Still, it tastes like a fancy five-star dinner.

overhead shot of a Creamy Walnut Chicken Dinner served over pasta

Here’s the deal, this creamy walnut chicken and pasta dish is absolutely easy and quick. So you can’t go wrong. Another thing, it’s insanely delicious.

Finally, it feels, tastes, looks and smells like something you would pay lots of $ for at a fancy restaurant. Plus there’s a bonus, you’ll feel amazing after pulling this chicken dinner off! 

Yes indeed. Now double bonus, if you have friends or family over and pull it off, then woohoo to you!

EASY CHICKEN DINNERS

I won’t talk much, here’s how this amazing chicken dinner comes together

Start by searing your chicken breasts on both sides until nice and golden. No marinades needed, just a nice sprinkle of salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder for the chicken.

Creamy Walnut sauce being spooned on top of a piece of chicken breast

 Now remove the seared chicken (they won’t be cooked through) and add in some butter. Obviously, you could use olive oil, but I’m sticking to butter today.

Sauté some garlic and walnuts, some fresh herbs (or dried) and then add in some chicken stock and heavy cream, and bring the sauce to a boil.

At that point, you can use an immersion blender or regular blender to blend the sauce into a nice smooth one. Pour the sauce back to the pan and now it’s time to add in the chicken.

Have the chicken simmer in the walnut sauce for 8-10 minutes until it cooks all the way through and the sauce has thickened. If you prefer a runnier sauce, add in some extra chicken stock to the pan. And if you’re looking for an even thicker sauce, then let it simmer for 3-5 minutes longer.

overhead shot of Creamy Walnut Chicken served over pasta in a blue oval bowl

I absolutely love this walnut chicken dinner served over pasta. Something incredibly comforting and divine about that combo. However I think it would be just as great over rice or with some crispy baguette and a salad.

I’m all for indulging today so I skipped the salad. It’s one of those days. I’m allowed right? I’ll admit, that does put a smile on my face lol

close-up of a bowl of Creamy Walnut Chicken over spaghetti in a blue bowl

The good news is, I promise you’ll LOVE this creamy walnut chicken recipe and I won’t be surprised if you make it your go-to chicken dinner for those crazy days or just when you feel like indulging!

While you’re thinking of chicken, here’s another favorite of mine when you’re in a zesty mood:  Quickest Chicken Fajitas with Mango Pineapple Salsa and Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Corn Slaw are quick, flavor-packed and easy chicken dinners! 

 close up of half a chicken breast smothered with creamy walnut sauce served over pasta

CHICKEN DINNER TIPS

  • If you prefer a runnier sauce, add in some extra chicken stock to the pan.
  • For an even thicker sauce, let it simmer for 3-5 minutes longer.
  • I love serving this walnut chicken over pasta, but it would taste just as great with rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Creamy Walnut Chicken Dinner. A super delicious comforting chicken dinner that looks, feels and tastes like a five star restaurant meal! Easy and Quick--you'll be surprised!
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Creamy Walnut Chicken Dinner

Looking for an easy, yet special chicken dinner recipe? Try my creamy walnut chicken - delicious served over pasta, rice or cauliflower rice! 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chicken and pasta, chicken with walnut sauce, creamy walnut chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 526 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 pieces chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1/4 cup table cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. On medium-high heat, preheat a deep 9-inch skillet with the butter. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano on both sides. Start searing the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until slightly golden, but not cooked all the way through.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low.

  3. Add the extra tablespoon of butter to the skillet along with the garlic and walnuts. Sauté the mixture for a minute and add in the herb, and sauté for another minute. Add in the stock and cream and bring the mixture to a boil by increasing the heat to medium-high.

  4. Place the sauce in a blender or in a deep bowl and use an immersion blender to blend the sauce till smooth. Tate for seasoning and add in some salt and pepper to your taste.
  5. Place the sauce back to the same skillet and then add the chicken back.
  6. Keep the heat at medium-low and allow the chicken to cook through in the sauce for 8-10 minutes gently simmering.

  7. If the sauce is too thick, add some stock to thin it out. If the sauce is too run for your taste, allow it to boil for an extra 3-5 minutes until it thickens further.
  8. Serve the creamy walnut chicken dinner over some boiled pasta and enjoy! 🙂

Recipe Notes

  • If you prefer a runnier sauce, add in some extra chicken stock to the pan.
  • For an even thicker sauce, let it simmer for 3-5 minutes longer.
  • I love serving this walnut chicken over pasta, but it would taste just as great with rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Walnut Chicken Dinner
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 526 Calories from Fat 468
% Daily Value*
Fat 52g80%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Cholesterol 118mg39%
Sodium 727mg32%
Potassium 269mg8%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1270IU25%
Vitamin C 1.3mg2%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. teri says

    December 28, 2020 at 8:01 am

    What the heck is “table cream”?? Stick to terms in general use. Do you mean creamer? Maybe whipping cream? Heavy cream?? I’ve been cooking for 50+ years and a dairy farmer for 25. I’ve NEVER HEARD of “table cream.”

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  2. Nancy says

    January 18, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    When describing the sauce, I would recommend changing the word ‘runnier’ to ‘thinner’. ‘Runnier’ doesn’t sound very appealing.

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      August 1, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Hi Nancy, thanks for the recommendation!

      Reply
  3. Diana Lopes says

    February 6, 2018 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Looks really good! Tender and creamy, guess it’s the best combo we could get!

    Reply
    • Mahy says

      February 7, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks so much Diana!! Hope you make it soon!!

      Reply

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